Chef John's Mango Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lemon , zested and juiced
• 1 orange , zested
• 4 ounces dried candied mango , finely diced
• 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 whole star anise pod
• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 pinch salt
• 0.33 cups water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 package fresh cranberries , 12 ounce
• 2 dropss hot sauce , preferably ghost pepper hot sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Place lemon zest and juice, orange zest, diced mango, ginger, cinnamon stick, star anise pod, orange juice, garam masala, salt, water, and sugar in a saucepan. Stir until sugar has dissolved.

2. 2

   Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low. Simmer until mango has softened and flavors blend, about 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Add cranberries, raise heat to medium, and cook until cranberries pop and begin to break down, about 10 minutes. Mash any unpopped berries.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and add 2 to 3 drops of ghost pepper hot sauce. Let cranberry sauce cool to room temperature and transfer to a serving bowl. Remove cinnamon stick and star anise pod before serving.